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Nov 18, 1946
Jacky Ward is born in Groveton, Texas. Developing as a disc jockey and Las Vegas performer, the smooth-voiced singer hits his stride with a half-dozen pop-tinged hits from 1977-1980, including remakes of "Rhythm Of The Rain," "Fools Fall In Love" and "A Lover's Question"
Feb 2, 1947
Actress Farrah Fawcett is born in Corpus Christi, Texas. Noted for her role in the television series "Charlie's Angels," she's mentioned in the lyrics of The Bellamy Brothers' 1981 hit "You're My Favorite Star"
Feb 9, 1947
Joe Ely is born in Amarillo, Texas. Mixing country and rock, he becomes a fixture on the Texas red-dirt circuit. He also forms a side project, The Flatlanders, with fellow Texans Butch Hancock and Jimmie Dale Gilmore
Mar 8, 1947
Harmonica player Don Brooks is born in Dallas, Texas. Noted for his work with Billy Joel, Diana Ross and The Bee Gees, he's a member of Waylon Jennings' band during the 1970s, appearing on "You Ask Me To" and "This Time"
May 6, 1947
Lulu Roman is born in Dallas, Texas. After working as a go-go girl, she splurges to more than 300 pounds and ends up in a comedic role on "Hee Haw." She eventually segues into a career as a gospel performer
Jun 3, 1947
Jim Reeves signs as a baseball pitcher with the Marshall Comets, of the Lone Star League, and scatters 11 hits in a 3-2 loss to Tyler
Jul 22, 1947
Drummer/vocalist Don Henley is born in Gilmer, Texas. A founding member of The Eagles, Henley watches his songs become country hits for Johnny Rodriguez and Conway Twitty. He also adds supporting vocals to Trisha Yearwood's "Walkaway Joe"
Jul 23, 1947
"Hollywood Barn Dance" debuts at Dallas' Rialto Theater. It's the only movie to feature Ernest Tubb in a starring role. It also has a minor spot for Jack Guthrie
Sep 3, 1947
Jim Reeves marries Mary White at a Methodist Church in Carthage, Texas
Sep 19, 1947
Songwriter/producer Wally Wilson is born in Dallas. A producer for Lonestar, he authors the band's "Come Cryin' To Me," Trisha Yearwood's "That's What I Like About You" and Amy Grant's Vince Gill duet "House Of Love"
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